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Monday, March 25, 2013

Did you know that in LASIK SURGERY in most cases, is pain-free and completed within 15 minutes for both eyes?

Did you know that LASIK, or "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis," is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism?
Did you know that refractive surgery,  like LASIK procedure reshapes the cornea to enable light entering the eye to be properly focused onto the retina for clearer vision?

Did you know that in LASIK SURGERY in most cases, is pain-free and completed within 15 minutes for both eyes?

Did you know that LASIK improved vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses and can usually be seen in as little as 24 hours?
 
Did you know that there are a number of vision correction surgeries are available, such as PRK and LASEK laser eye surgery and phakic IOL surgery?

LASIK surgeryDid you know that when LASIK Surgery is eye surgeon uses either a mechanical surgical tool called a microkeratome or a femtosecond laser to create a thin, circular "flap" in the cornea?

Did you know that the surgeon then folds back the hinged flap to access the underlying cornea (called the stroma) and removes some corneal tissue using an excimer laser?

hinged flap to access the underlying cornea








Did you know that their is a Top 5 LASIK Surgery Checklist you should use to determine if you should receive surgery?
  1. Choose an experienced LASIK surgeon. How many LASIK procedures has your doctor performed? Does he or she use state-of-the-art equipment and technology?
  2. Be honest with your doctor. Have you alerted your eye doctor about any health issues you have or medications you are taking?
  3. Know your stuff. Are you well-informed about the procedure? And the cost of LASIK surgery?
  4. Weigh it up. Are you aware of the potential complications and limitations of LASIK?
  5. Be real. Do you have realistic expectations of what LASIK surgery can achieve for you?

Did  you know that LASIK Laser eye surgery offers numerous benefits and can dramatically improve your quality of life?

Did you know that most people achieve 20/20 vision or better after the surgery, but LASIK results do vary?

Did you know that after LASIK surgery you may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses following laser vision correction, though your prescription level typically will be much lower than before?

While the procedure has an excellent safety profile, post-operative LASIK complications can occur and may include infection or night glare (starbursts or halos that are most noticeable when you're viewing lights at night, such as while you're driving).

Did you know that with LASIK surgery you also may still need reading glasses once you reach your 40s, due to a normal age-related loss of near vision called presbyopia?







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Monday, March 18, 2013

Did you know that Bursitis is commonly caused by repetitive movement and excessive pressure?

Did you know that Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body?

Did you know that the bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, such as muscles and tendons, slide across bone?

Did you know that a healthy bursae create a smooth, almost frictionless functional gliding surface making normal movement painless?

Did you know that bursitis occurs, however, movement relying upon the inflamed bursa becomes difficult and painful. Moreover, movement of tendons and muscles over the inflamed bursa aggravates its inflammation, perpetuating the problem. Muscle can also be stiffened?

Did you know that Bursitis is commonly caused by repetitive movement and excessive pressure?

Did you know that shoulders, Elbows and knees are the most commonly affected by Bursitis?

Did you know that the inflammation of the bursae might also be caused by other inflammatory conditions know as  rheumatoid arthritis and gout?

Did you know that Traumatic injury is another cause of bursitis?

Did you know that Bursitis symptoms vary from local joint pain and stiffness, to stinging pain that surrounds the joint around the inflamed burs?


Did you know that the Bursae that are not infected can be treated with rest, ice, elevation, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory drugs and pain medication?






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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Did you know that the Houston Rockets currently has the NBA longest winning streak with 22 games in 2007–08?


Did you know that the Houston Rockets currently has the NBA longest winning streak with 22 games in  2007–08?
 
Did you know that three teams in NBA history have won at least 20 games?

Did you know the teams that currently have won 20 games are the Washington Capitols , the Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat currently




























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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Did you know that there is no such thing as a black lion?


Did you know that there is no such thing as a black lion?

Did you know that Black lions are not biologically impossible?

Did you know that this picture of a Black Lion was original image of a white lion was posted at cutehomepets.com?

Did you know that the image of the Lion was transformed into a black lion by "PAulie-SVK" and posted at deviantart.com earlier this year. From there it spread to Facebook, reddit, etc?





Did you know that there were about 300,000 white Lions in South Africa?

Did you know that 15 years later there were less than 23, 000?

Did you know that in 2012 there are currently 4 White Lions in the world?

 





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Did you know that a POPE is not allowed to have any personal worldly possessions?

Did you know that the POPE, (The Holy Father) makes no salary, although, of course, as the Pope of the entire church all his needs are met?

Did you know that the Pope does not personally own any of the possessions of the Church, he is no more than their caretaker?

Did you know as Bishop of Rome his duties are enormous, time consuming, and extremely tiring?

Did you know that the only time a POPE can receive income is only after retirement, they receive a retirement pension as a former POPE?

Did you know that a POPE is not allowed to have any personal worldly possessions?

Did you know that if a Pope receives gift other than things like books that those things are are given away?

Did you know that the POPE is head of state for the country of Vatican City. Like a Queen or Prime Minister or President?

Did you know that when a POPE visits government are because it is his diplomatic responsibility to visit with the leaders of the countries he visits?
 
 Did you know that not all priest take vows of poverty, that is a myth?

Did you know that only religious order Priests take a vow of poverty?

Did you know that Diocese an priest only take vows of chastity and obedience to their local ordinary (Bishop)?

Did you know that a diocesan priest can make a nice salary and all expenses?

Did you know that if a former diocesan priest becomes Pope he then must give up his salary?



Did you know that the Popemobile (Italian: Papamobile) is an informal name for the specially designed motor vehicles used by the pope during outdoor public appearances without having to employ the antiquated and often impractical sedia gestatoria?





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Saturday, March 2, 2013

Did you know that as of 16 February 2011, there were over 156 million public blogs in existence?


Did you know that a blog (a portmanteau of the term web log))[1] is a discussion or informational site published on the World Wide Web and consisting of discrete entries ("posts") typically displayed in reverse chronological order (the most recent post appears first)?

Did you know until 2009 blogs were usually the work of a single individual, occasionally of a small group, and often covered a single subject?

Did you know that "multi-author blogs" (MABs) have developed, with posts written by large numbers of authors and professionally edited.?

Did you know that MABs from newspapers, other media outlets, universities, think tanks, interest groups and similar institutions account for an increasing quantity of blog traffic?

Did you know that a typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic?

Did you know that most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (art blogs), photographs (photoblogs), videos (video blogs or "vlogs"), music (MP3 blogs), and audio (podcasts)?

Did you know that as of 16 February 2011, there were over 156 million public blogs in existence?

[4]Did you know that on October 13, 2012, there were around 77 million Tumblr[5] and 56.6 million WordPress[6] blogs in existence worldwide?

Did you know that Blogger is the most popular blogging service used today?
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Did you know that in 2009 because of Blogging presence the American journalism industry had declined to the point that several newspaper corporations were filing for bankruptcy, resulting in less direct competition between newspapers within the same circulation area?






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Did you know that Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a pole in the Sprint Cup Series — let alone the Great American Race?

Did you know that Patrick’s eighth-place finish is the best for a woman in the Daytona 500?

Janet Guthrie
Did you know that Janet Guthrie finished sixth place set in the Volunteer 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 28, 1977?

Did you know that Patrick also became the first female to lead a green-flag lap in NASCAR’s top division on Sunday when she passed Michael Waltrip during the restart on Lap 9?






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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Did you know that Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time?

Did you know that Kidney illness is often times known as renal disease?

Did you know that Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time?

Did you know that the main function of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body?
Did you know that Chronic kidney disease (CKD) slowly gets worse over time?

Did you know that in the early stages of CKD , there may be no symptoms?

Did you know that the loss of kidney function usually takes months or years to occur.?

Did you know that the final stage of chronic kidney disease is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

Did you know when at ESRD this stage, the kidneys are no longer able to remove enough wastes and excess fluids from the body and the patient needs dialysis or a kidney transplant?

Did you know that Chronic kidney disease and ESRD affect more than 2 out of every 1,000 people in the United States?

Did you know that Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes and account for most cases. of ESRD?








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Monday, February 4, 2013

Did you know that there have been 18 sets of brothers to play in the Super Bowl?

Did you know that there have been 18 sets of brothers to play in the Super Bowl?

Glenn & Lyle Blackwood
Keith Fahnhorst
Did you know that only 2 sets of brothers  have played in the same Super Bowl but were on the same team. Glenn & Lyle Blackwood for the Dolphins twice (1983 & 1985) and Archie & Ray Griffin for the Bengals (1982). Keith and Jim Fahnhorst were both on the 49ers in Super Bowl 85 but Jim was inactive for the game?

Jim & John Harbaugh
Did you know that Jim & John Harbaugh were the first brothers to coach against each other in a Superbowl?










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Monday, January 21, 2013

Did you know the highest score by one team (during playoffs): 73 points when the Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins 73-0 on December 8, 1940?

Did you know that the highest score by one team (during regular season) was 72 points when the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants 72-41 on November 27, 1966?

Did you know the highest score by one team (during playoffs): 73 points when the Chicago Bears beat the Washington Redskins 73-0 on December 8, 1940?

Did you know that the highest scoring game (during regular season) was  113 points when the Washington Redskins beat the New York Giants 72-41 on November 27, 1966?

Did you know that the highest scoring game (during playoffs): 96 points when the Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 51-45 on January 10, 2010?





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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Did you know that up to 7 in 10 women develop breast pain at some stage in their life?

Did you know that most women develop breast pain at some stage in life?
Did you know that in most cases the pain develops in the days just before a period?
Did you know that Breast Pain in some cases is not related to periods?
Did you know that the breast pain is often mild but in some women it is more severe and can affect the quality of your life?


Did you know that treatment for breast pain has several options which include painkillers and topical (rub-on) anti-inflammatory drugs?

Did you know that Breast pain (mastalgia) is usually classed as either Cyclical breast pain, or Noncyclical?
  • Cyclical breast pain - where the pain is related to periods. Typically, it occurs in the second half of the monthly cycle, getting worse in the days just before a period; OR
  • Noncyclical breast pain - where the pain is not related to periods.
Did you know that up to 7 in 10 women develop breast pain at some stage in their life?

Did you know that breast pain in 2 in 3 cases are cyclical breast pain, and about 1 in 3 are noncyclical?

Did you know that if you are not sure which type of breast pain you have, it may be worth keeping a pain diary for 2-3 months?

Did you know that you should record the days when you have breast pain, and highlight the days when the pain is severe enough to affect your lifestyle and see what pattern emerges?

Did you know that Cyclical breast pain is very common?

Did you know that Cyclical Breast pain can first occur at any age after periods start, but most commonly first develops between the ages of 30 and 50 years?

Did you know that Cyclical Breast pain does not occur in women past the menopause when the periods have stopped?

Did you know that Cyclical Breast pain is more sensitive than usual to the normal hormonal changes that occur each month?

Did you know that Cyclical Breast pain is not due to any hormone disease or to any problem in the breast itself, although it is not serious, it can be a nuisance?

Did you know that most women with breast pain often worry that the pain is caused by breast cancer?

Did you know that the first symptom of breast cancer is usually a painless lump?

Did you know that pain is not usually an early symptom of breast cancer?

Did you know that if you have breast pain and any of the following: that you should see a doctor?
  • A lump in your breast or under your arms.
  • Discharge from a lump or nipple.
  • A family history of breast cancer.
  • Swelling and redness in your breast.
  • Any symptoms of pregnancy, such as a missed period.
Did you know that most women with moderate breast pain are not treated with medications or surgical procedures?

Did you know that the following suggestions have been shown to reduce breast pain in some women?
  • Wear a good, supportive bra to reduce breast movement. Many women with breast pain find it comfortable to also wear a bra while they sleep.
  • Limit sodium intake.
  • Reduce caffeine intake (coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate).
  • Maintain a low fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains.
  • Maintain an ideal weight. Losing excess weight may reduce breast pain by stabilizing hormone levels.
  • Occasionally use over-the-counter pain-relief drugs such aspirin, acetaminophen, or Motrin.
  • Take vitamins. Some women have found that taking Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), Vitamin B1 (thiamine), and Vitamin E relieves breast pain.
  • Try evening primrose oil. Some women have found that regular consumption of the herb, evening primrose oil, in liquid or tablet form reduces breast pain.
  • Cyst aspiration. Physicians sometimes drain benign (non-cancerous), fluid-filled cysts to relieve breast pain. It may not be possible to drain very small cysts.
  • Relax. Some breast pain can be caused by stress and may subside by reducing anxiety and tension.





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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Did you know that if the the government did not raise the Debt Ceiling that it would cause the United States to default on its legal obligations?








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Saturday, January 5, 2013

Did you know that ED or Erectile dysfunction is when a man has trouble achieving an erection?

 Did you know that Erectile dysfunction or (ED) is sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual performance?

Did you know that penile erection is the hydraulic effect of blood entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the penis?

 Did you know that ED or Erectile dysfunction is when a man has trouble achieving an erection?

 Did you know that Psychological impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to thoughts or feelings (psychological reasons) rather than physical impossibility?

Did you know that exercise, especially aerobic exercise is an effective treatment for erectile dysfunction?

 Did you know that  (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis) are prescription drugs which are taken orally which helps to block the symptoms of ED?

Did you know that the last resort for treatments for ED is prosthetic implants which involves the insertion of artificial rods into the penis?






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Friday, January 4, 2013

Did you know that McAfee was employed as a programmer by NASA's Institute for Space Studies in New York City from 1968 to 1970?

Did you know that John McAfee was born in England and raised in Salem, Virginia?

Did you know that McAfee received his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Roanoke College in 1967, and he received an honorary doctorate from Roanoke College in 2008?

Did you know that McAfee was employed as a programmer by NASA's Institute for Space Studies in New York City from 1968 to 1970?


Did you know that John McAfee received a copy of the Pakistani Brain computer virus and began developing software to combat viruses?

Did you know that In 1987 McAfee founded McAfee Associates, a computer anti-virus company?
Did you know that McAfee was the first to distribute anti-virus software using the shareware business model?

Did you know that  in 1989 McAfee quit Lockheed and began working full-time at McAfee Associates, which he initially operated from his home in Santa Clara, California?

Did you know that Two years after McAfee Associates went public, McAfee sold his remaining stake in the company?
Did you know that Network Associates was formed in 1997 as a merger of McAfee Associates and Network General?

Did you know that the company later became Network Associates, a name it retained for seven years until it was renamed McAfe?

Did you know that McAfee remains today as one of the largest anti-virus companies in the world?

Did you know that McAfee teaches yoga[10] and has written several books about yoga?[11]
Did you know that On April 30, 2012, McAfee's property in Orange Walk Town, Belize, was raided by the Gang Suppression Unit?

Did you know that  A GSU press release stated that McAfee was arrested for unlicensed drug manufacturing and possession of an unlicensed weapon?

Did you know that On November 12, 2012, Belize police started a search for McAfee as a "person of interest" in connection to the murder of American expatriate Gregory Viant Faull. Faull was found dead of a gunshot wound on November 11, 2012, at his home on the island of Ambergris Caye largest island of Belize?

Did you know that. On December 5, 2012, McAfee was arrested for illegally entering Guatemala?

Did you know that on December 6, 2012, Reuters and ABC News reported that John McAfee had two minor heart attacks in a Guatemalan detention center and was hospitalized?

Did you know that His lawyer stated that McAfee had not suffered heart attacks, but had instead suffered from high blood pressure and angst-attacks?[33][34][35]




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Did you Know

Did you know that the average human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons? These remarkable cells form intricate networks, allowing us to think, feel, and experience the world around us. Each neuron communicates with others through electrical impulses, creating a symphony of thoughts, memories, and emotions. So next time you ponder life’s mysteries, remember that your brain is orchestrating a cosmic dance of neurons!